Ann Marie Scheidler

HOMETOWN DESIGN

When Glencoe’s Sarah Dippold graduated from the Harrington College of Design in Chicago, she had hopes of someday opening her own design firm. Nearly 25 years later, she has not only achieved this goal but today caters to luxury residential and commercial projects in the Chicagoland area and beyond. “Right out of school, I went

Business is Blooming

“I could never have dreamed that one day I would own a flower shop in downtown Lake Forest,” says Arturo Mar. “But 25 years later, here we are.” Arturo, owner and founder of Lake Forest’s Lord & Mar, grew up in the great state of Texas before making his way to Chicago more than three

Treasure Trove

ANTIQUES & TREASURES in the Field, hosted by the Lake Forest Chapter of Infant Welfare Society, is one of those beloved, must-attend September fundraisers that has become synonymous with the kickoff of fall. This year, it will be held on Sunday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the fields behind Deer Path

Reaping What She Sews

When Elena Victoria was just twelve years old, her grandmother taught her how to sew. While the two of them worked to complete curtains for her bedroom, she realized just how easy sewing was. She ran home that evening to start on her first dress. “I was filled with excitement over the scrappy dress,” she

Lake Forest Reads

NEARLY 10 YEARS AGO, Lake Forest Library—with the support of community partners including Friends of Lake Forest Library—launched Lake Forest Reads, a month-long, citywide reading program where the community reads one book. Based on the “One City One Book” program that takes place in more than 70 communities nationwide, its primary mission is to foster literacy,

Changing Landscapes

ONE OF THE pillars of Lake Forest Open Lands is to grow conservation leaders. So, it should come as no surprise that the environmental nonprofit looked inward when it was time to elevate new leaders. This year, after 12 years of steadfast leadership, Lake Forest Open Lands’ President and CEO John Sentell is retiring. As

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